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All Areas
Spanning from central to southern Chiba Prefecture, Ichihara City, Kisarazu City, and Otaki Town are places where a rich variety of cultures—including industrial zones, ancient burial mounds, and historic townscapes—thrive amidst the lush landscapes of the satoyama and satoumi.Ichihara City boasts the largest land area on the Boso Peninsula and is known for its idyllic scenery along the Kominato Railway line and its arts and culture, while Kisarazu City, facing Tokyo Bay, is renowned for its seaside scenery, recreational facilities, and long-standing port town culture.Otaki Town preserves the history of a castle town and is blessed with abundant natural beauty, including the Yoro Valley. In this region, where satoyama and satoumi landscapes intertwine with the lives and history of its people, visitors can experience the unique local traditions and cultures of each area.
Ichihara City
Located in central Chiba Prefecture, Ichihara City has the largest land area in the prefecture and is a region where coastal industrial zones coexist with abundant natural beauty. It is home to a cluster of petrochemical complexes and boasts the highest value of manufactured goods shipped in the prefecture, while also offering the chance to enjoy cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and autumn foliage. It is home to the golf course with the largest number of courses in Japan, the “Chibanian” strata in the Yoro River basin—which indicate a geomagnetic reversal that occurred 770,000 years ago—and is blessed with an abundance of pears and figs. Since 2014, the city has hosted “Ichihara Art × Mix,” working to revitalize the community through art.
Kisarazu City
Kisarazu City is a port town located in west-central Chiba Prefecture, facing Tokyo Bay. Thanks to the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, it offers excellent access to the Greater Tokyo Area and is developing as a region where nature and urban amenities coexist in harmony. Known as a major producer of nori seaweed and clams, the city is blessed with an abundance of fresh seafood. Boasting a rich natural environment, including the Banzu Tidal Flat, it attracts many visitors as a hub for tourism and leisure. Furthermore, having flourished as a port town since ancient times, the city’s deeply rooted culture and history remain vibrant to this day.
Otaki Town
Located near the center of Chiba Prefecture’s Boso Peninsula, Otaki Town is a place brimming with historical charm, surrounded by lush forests and clear streams, yet conveniently accessible from central Tokyo in just over an hour. It is known as a castle town once ruled by Honda Tadakatsu, one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of the Tokugawa shogunate, and retains its historic streetscape. Yoro Gorge is the prefecture’s premier scenic spot, where visitors can fully enjoy the natural landscapes of each season. In addition to locally harvested bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms, the town is utilizing idle farmland to develop new specialty products such as roselle, edible roses, and prickly pear cacti.
Wide Area
The Kominato Railway, which connects Goi Station in Ichihara City to Kazusa-Nakano Station through the central part of the Boso Peninsula, serves as a vital mode of transportation for residents, while the sight of its nostalgic trains running through the rural countryside attracts many visitors. The line is also known for its retro station buildings, and visitors can enjoy various attractions at each station, including art installations and a wide variety of unique restrooms designed by architects. We also introduce a wide-ranging collection of artworks, including signage pieces scattered throughout Ichihara City, Kisarazu City, and Otaki Town.
